Chapter 2 Practice Test 3

What is an Astrolabe?

• an instrument used to plan a course, using the stars.

• an instrument that shows the direction of magnetic north

• the use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

• a fleet of warships

Who conquered the Aztec Empire?

• Juan Ponce

• Francisco Pizarro

• Hernan Cortez

• Jacques Cartier

What nationality were the 2 explorers that traveled the Mississippi River

• Poruguese

• Spanish

• Dutch

• French

Which country defeated Spanish's armada of ships

• England

• France

• Portugal

• Denmark

When did Islam begin to spread rapidly?

• A.D. 600

• A.D. 700

• A.D. 476

• A.D. 800

Who did Prince Henry sail for?

• France

• England

• Portugal

• Spain

How many ships sailed out of Libson?

• 10

• 12

• 13

• 14

What country was the leader in finding a trade route?

• Protugal

• France

• England

• Spain

What group assisted mapmakers in creating more accurate land and sea maps?

• rulers

• explorers

• artists

• scientists

The ________ was the attempt by Europeans to take back control of Christian holy sites in the Middle East.

• Renaissance

• Conquistadors

• Reformation
• Crusades